Category: eHealth
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Study: Patients’ Internet use a predictor for participation in their own care
Patients who use the Internet more frequently are more likely to embrace patient-centered healthcare efforts and participate in their own care, according to a study published this week in the Journal of Medical Internet Research. read more Source: Study: Patients' Internet use a predictor for participation in their own care
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Tiny tech quickly detects antibiotic efficacy
A new nano-scale device can guage a bacterial infection's response to antibiotic treatment in minutes. read more Source: Tiny tech quickly detects antibiotic efficacy
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mHealth Alliance report addresses global mobile health privacy laws
A new report from the mHealth Alliance, Thomson Reuters Foundation, Merck, and Baker & McKenzie identifies the policy gaps and legal and technological changes that need to be addressed in order… read more From: http://www.fiercemobilehealthcare.com/story/mhealth-alliance-report-addresses-global-mobile-health-privacy-laws/2013-07-01?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
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Smart watches to ‘disrupt’ dedicated health, fitness products
A survey of more than 1,000 U.S. consumers by market research firm ON World has found that 40 percent of respondents are interested in purchasing a smart watch. Of those interested in smart watches, 30 percent would most like to use their smart watch for fitness, and 18 percent would use the device primarily for…
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Medical professionals petition to stop telemedicine abortions
Fourteen medical professionals in Iowa are seeking to halt the practice of telemedicine abortions in the state.. read more Source: Medical professionals petition to stop telemedicine abortions
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Rep. Collins: Less is more when it comes to mHealth regulations
As chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Health and Technology, Rep. Chris Collins (R-N.Y.) is well positioned to serve as an advocate for mobile medical app entrepreneurs. His… read more Source: Rep. Collins: Less is more when it comes to mHealth regulations
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Analytics, telepresence help hospital cut readmissions by 25%
El Camino Hospital in California reduced readmissions by 25 percent through the use of predictive analytics and videoconferencing with nursing home staff who care for the most high-risk patients, according to a newly published case study by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives. read more Source: Analytics, telepresence help hospital cut readmissions by 25%
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How mHealth tools help one facility provide faster, better care
by Mony Weschler Here at Montefiore Medical Center we incorporate leading-edge healthcare technology systems. Our clinicians handle a high volume of patients and rely on information systems to… read more Source: How mHealth tools help one facility provide faster, better care
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Online health communities improve chronic care quality
Online health communities can be powerful tools for addressing chronic care issues as the number of people afflicted with such ailments rises, according to a study published this week in the Journal of Medical Internet Research. read more Source: Online health communities improve chronic care quality
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Researchers: Health IT creates its own ‘reality’
Electronic records create a third “reality” in healthcare–one beyond the patient's physical reality and the clinician's understanding of the issues and treatment–and yet another way to miscommunicate, according to a new study. read more Source: Researchers: Health IT creates its own 'reality'